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I am worried about the interaction of zoloft (sertraline) and elavil , the drowsiness does not bother me as a matter of fact better rest is welcome.

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One too many: Taking two serotonergic drugs with similar mechanism of action is generally not advisable. Serotonin syndrome which can be seriously life threatening may occur. Talk with you doctor about getting on one serotonin drug.

Answered 1/1/2015

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